Obituaries

Albert Lee Coffey

Albert Lee Coffey

Jul 3, 2020

Albert L. Coffey, 78, of Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home. 

He was born July 28, 1941, in Eagen, Tennessee, the son of Earl and Mary (Spradlin) Coffey. Albert retired from New Idea Corporation in Coldwater, Ohio, after many years of service as a tow motor/crane operator. He had worked...

Darel Lee King

Darel Lee King

Jun 21, 2020

Darel Lee King, age 89 years, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of McCreary County, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on September 18, 1930 the son of Jasper and Emma (Daugherty) King. Darel had served his country in the US Army for...

Rachel "Kitty" Ann Vanover

Rachel "Kitty" Ann Vanover

Jun 18, 2020

Rachel Ann “Kitty” Vanover, age 74 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Thursday June 18, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on July 20, 1945 the daughter of Herbert and Frona (King) Taylor. Kitty had worked for the McCreary County School System as a cook and was a member...

Lisa Kay Stephens

Lisa Kay Stephens

Jun 9, 2020

Lisa Kay Stephens, age 54 years, of Somerset, Kentucky died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Baptist Health Lexington.

She was born in Oneida, Tennessee the daughter of Earl “Taterbug” Stephens, Jr and Sarah Jane (Jones) Stephens.  Lisa had worked as an X-Ray Technician for Winchester, Patton, and Burgess and For Dr. H.A. Perry, enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing, but most...

Clara Evelyn Vanover

Clara Evelyn Vanover

Jun 3, 2020

Clara Evelyn Vanover, age 95 years, of Beaverton, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Bay City, Michigan.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on May 7, 1925 the daughter of George Albert and Maggie (Hughes) Young. Clara had worked as a sewing machine operator in the GM Factory, and was a Rosie the Rivoter on the B-52 Bombers...

David Lee Dixon

David Lee Dixon

Jun 2, 2020

David Lee Dixon, age 66 years, of North Glenn, Colorado died June 2, 2020.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 25, 1953 the son of Bill and Thursey (Pitman) Dixon. David had worked as a coal handler and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Westminster. He loved singing and playing his guitar. 

He...

Scotty James Watson

Scotty James Watson

May 23, 2020

Scotty James Watson, age 35, of Stearns, Kentucky died on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born July 3, 1984 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of James Paul and Susan Faye (Morgan) Watson. Scotty was of the Baptist faith, and was employed as a machine operator for Somerset Hardwoods.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding and gardening.

He is preceded in death...

Norma Joyce Dodds

Norma Joyce Dodds

May 17, 2020

Norma Joyce Dodds, age 83 years, of the Smithtown Community died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cooperative, Kentucky on February 26, 1937 the daughter of John Obie and Iva (Rollins) Gregory. Norma was a homemaker and member of the White Oak Junction United Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, cooking, yard sales, Goodwill, and...

Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Anderson

May 14, 2020

Sharon Lee Anderson, widow of Kearney Anderson, age 71 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Corbin Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on December 28, 1947 in Fairfax, VA., Sharon was a homemaker and she attended Whitley City Church of God, she enjoyed playing bingo, but her greatest joy was her family.    In addition to...

Deward Nolan Freeman

Deward Nolan Freeman

May 11, 2020

Deward Nolan Freeman, age 88 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died May 11, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Funston, Kentucky on February 27, 1932 the son James and Hazel (Taylor) Freeman. Deward was a retired school teacher for the McCreary County School System, had served his country in the US Air...

ANNA V. ROLLINS

ANNA V. ROLLINS

May 8, 2020

Anna Vlisteen Helton Rollins, age 52, passed from this life on May 8, 2020, at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, Kentucky.

She was the loving daughter of Patricia (Pearson) Helton and the late James R. Helton.  Besides her father, she is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Ray Helton and a nephew, Shawn Helton.

Surviving family include her mother,...

Herman L. Keller

Herman L. Keller

May 5, 2020

Herman L. Keller, age 83 years, of the Beulah Heights Community, died May 5, 2020 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on September 10, 1936 the son of Wilmer and Mary E. (McMurray) Keller. Herman had worked as a mechanic, served his country in the US Army, enjoyed music, especially playing his...

Larry Wayne Daugherty

Larry Wayne Daugherty

May 5, 2020

Larry Wayne Daugherty, age 69 years, of Oneida, Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 21, 1950 the son of John and Eldora (Wilson) Daugherty. Larry had worked as a welder, was a member of Freewill Pine Knot Baptist Church, and had served his country in the US Army. HE...

DONALD RAY MUSGROVE

DONALD RAY MUSGROVE

May 2, 2020

Donald Ray Musgrove, age 67 years, of Strunk, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Baptist Health of Corbin.

He was born in Barthell, Kentucky on November 13, 1952 the son of Edward and Gladys (Stevens) Musgrove.  Donald loved going to church at Mt. Pleasant United Baptist and he enjoyed walking in the woods and being outdoors.  He also enjoyed working...

Jancetun Wayne Waters

Jancetun Wayne Waters

Apr 30, 2020

Jancetun Wayne Waters, newborn, died April 30, 2020 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in London, Kentucky.

He was born in London, Kentucky on April 30, 2020 the son of Steven W. and Taylor D. (Phillips)  Waters II.

His great grandparents, Donald Lee and Janice Kidd and Henry and Minnie Coffey precede him in death.

Survivors include his parents, Steven W....

Brenda Angel

Brenda Angel

Apr 30, 2020

Brenda Angel, age 63 years, of Stearns, Kentucky, died April 30, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in Germany on March 23, 1957 the daughter of Bradford and Thressa (Vanover) Perry.  She enjoyed sewing quilting, and cooking.

Her parents; husband, Arch Angel; and brother, Bradley Perry precede her in death.

Survivors include her...

Alma Fay Tucker

Alma Fay Tucker

Apr 24, 2020

Alma Fay Tucker, age 79 years, of Stearns, Kentucky, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 21, 1941 the daughter of Edd and Osha (Jones) Roberts. Fay had worked as a machine operator in the Shirt Factory and was a member of the Hilltop...

James Forest Loudermilk

James Forest Loudermilk

Apr 22, 2020

James Forest Loudermilk, age 77 years, of Whitley City died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Whitley City, Kentucky on January 7, 1943 the son of Ledford and Pearl (Murphy) Loudermilk. Jim was a member of the New Liberty United Baptist Church, and had been a truck driver for...

Sheila Jean Dixon

Sheila Jean Dixon

Apr 20, 2020

Sheila Jean Dixon, age 71 years, of Whitley City, Kentucky died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Barthell, Kentucky on October 17, 1948 the daughter of Willie and Juanita (Roysden) Strunk. Sheila had worked in the Shirt Factory as a machine operator, was a member of the East Appletree United Baptist Church, and loved fishing,...

Rev. Allen Arthur Burk

Rev. Allen Arthur Burk

Apr 16, 2020

Rev. Allen Arthur Burk, age 74 years, of Pine Knot, Kentucky died April 16, 202 at his home.

He was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on January 30, 1946 the son of Wilburn and Martha (Coffey) Burk. Allen was a retired Butcher which had worked for Earl Anderson’s Grocery, Food Fair, Bestway and Save A Lot. He was ordained a...